Dedicated to the memory and achievements of the late Prof. Dervilla M. X. Donnelly,
a trailblazer of Irish chemistry
Abstract
Asymmetric synthesis and supramolecular chemistry are cornerstones of modern organic
chemistry. The combination of both fields to develop new approaches to enantioselective
catalysis has gained considerable momentum in recent years. Herein, we highlight some
of the advantages offered by various supramolecular architectures over conventional
chiral catalysts and reflect on obstacles that currently limit widespread use of supramolecular
tools in asymmetric synthesis.
1 Introduction
2 Discussion
2.1 Macrocycles
2.2 Surfactants
2.3 Metal-Organic Cages and Frameworks
2.4 Covalent Organic Frameworks
2.5 DNA
2.6 Mechanically Interlocked Molecules
3 Summary and Outlook
Key words
asymmetric catalysis - supramolecular chemistry - macrocycle - metal-organic assemblies
- host–guest systems - mechanically interlocked molecules - micelles
